Indian Hills

Notice of 2006 Annual Meeting

Oct 19, 2006

NOTICE OF 2006
I.H.R.A. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Thursday October 26, 7:00 PM
Northwest Church of the Nazarene
5707 Olentangy River Rd.

This year?’s annual resident?’s meeting will start at 7:00 PM. We?’ll hear financial and committee reports, other items of business, and ask for approval of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2006/2007.

Proposal to Increase Fees

One important item of business will be the proposal to increase each property?’s annual fee to $75, and to increase the new owner association membership fee to $250. These fees are currently $50 and $150. A special letter outlining this issue was recently sent to all owners. The Executive Board recommends passage of this proposal. The $50 annual fee has been in effect without increase since 1991. The $150 association membership fee has been in effect without increase since 1985. The IHRA must have a sufficient source of income for its administrative costs (taxes, insurance, utilities, printing, postage, etc.) and for periodic improvements, repairs and maintenance on our commonly-owned areas. Our expenses have increased steadily in the past 16 years, the Association?’s accounts have begun to show operating losses. The Board believes the time has come to increase our income. The proposed increase is reasonable and modest (an additional $2.08 per month), and in the best interests of the Association. The special letter included a proxy for advance voting. If you?’ve lost your proxy and want another, please call Bob Jacobsen at 848-9913.

Election of Officers

Another item of business at the annual meeting will be the election of five officers and one trustee. To fill this year?’s slate, the nominating committee of George Rittel, Jack Conner and Bob Jacobsen have presented the following candidates (all positions are for a one year term unless noted):

President Ed Geraghty Vice President Tim Matyac Treasurer Bob Jacobsen Secretary Jim Stevenson Assistant Secretary Tim Carroll

Trustee - 5 yr. term Rosemarie Lisko
11/06 thru 10/11 - or -
Mary Jaquay


ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY WILL BE OCTOBER 27th

Our Halloween party is set for Friday, October 27th at the Common Grounds parking area. We?’ll have a bonfire, hotdogs, marshmallows, and lots of fun and games for boys and ghouls of all ages. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. This scary good time will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Activities chairperson Kristin Zerkle at 505-0123.







NEW NEIGHBORS
Please give a warm Indian Hills welcome to these new residents:

Craig & Ann Clifton, 5644 Linworth Rd.
Kim Hurst, 973 Lynbrook Rd.
Tim & Tammie Dondero, 5953 Winstead Rd.
Rob & Wendy Rieser, 1022 Spring Grove Ln.
Mike & Julie Scott, 942 Spring Grove Ln.
Jim & Cathy Mayo 989 Greenridge Rd.
Greg & Suzie Holcomb, 975 Stoney Creek Rd.
Patricia Villari & Josh Prottas, 6046 Sedgwick Rd.
Collin & Eileen Smith, 950 Spring Grove Ln.

PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
Proposed Current
Fees of Fees of
$75 & $250 $50 & $150
Estimated Income
Annual fee 23,025 15,350
Assoc. Memberships 3,500 2,100
Interest and Dividends 100 100
Misc. Income 100 100
Swim Club 26,000 26,000
Tennis Club 400 400
Total Receipts 53,125 44,050

Estimated Expenses
Activities 500 500
Bank Fees 100 100
Blockwatch 50 50
Directory 300 300
Entrances 2,000 2,000
Insurance 2,700 2,700
Common Grounds 3,500 3,500
Maint. & Repair 4,500 4,500
Misc. Expense 250 250
Office Expense 150 150
Postage 750 750
Printing 500 500
Swim Club 26,000 26,000
Taxes 4,000 4,000
Tennis Club 300 300
Utilities 3,000 3,000
Snow removal 1,500 1,500
Total Expenses 50,100 50,100
Surplus/(Deficit) 3,025 (6,050)


OLD POOL FURNITURE FOR FREE!
This summer, the Indian Hills Pool replaced its chaise lounges and low armchairs (sand chairs). Some of the old furniture remains. It is vinyl strap/metal frame furniture. These chairs are not perfect, but they could be repaired. The remaining old furniture will be displayed in the pool parking lot beginning Fri. Oct. 27th. It can be yours for the taking. Check it out!

BUYER BEWARE!
Blockwatch Chairperson Gini Peloquin reports that some residents recently taped envelopes of cash on their front doors prior to having their house number painted on their curb. These residents say that the next day, the cash was gone and the numbers were never painted. All residents are urged to use caution with any unsolicited, door-to-door operator.


REMINISCENCE

Here?’s another installment in what has been a popular series recollections and neighborhood history from some of our long-time residents.

Mrs. Norma Bennett of 930 Greenridge says that she and her family moved into their home in February of 1962. She recalls that her kids initially went to school at the old Worthington Methodist church. She says there was a realtor?’s office on Greenridge across the street from her house.

As the neighborhood was being built, mud and dirt were everywhere. You had to get in the habit of taking off your shoes before entering your house. And sometimes people would walk into these new but uninhabited houses as they were nearing completion, just to have a look. Norma said that only a few days after moving in, as she and her family sat down to dinner, their front door opened without a knock and in strolled a curious couple just like they owned the place!

Norma says that until they came to Indian Hills, they had moved often. She wasn?’t sure how long they?’d stay here. But they soon grew to like the neighborhood, and 44 years later, she?’s still here.